Michael Schumacher's wife: Leave us and hospital alone

Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher listens to questions while attending the Mercedes press dinner meeting after the qualifying session of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix at the Suzuka circuit. Photo Credit: Getty, 2012

GRENOBLE, France -- Michael Schumacher's wife says the racing legend's family wants to be left in peace as doctors treat him after a brutal ski crash.

Corinna Schumacher spoke out Tuesday for the first time since her husband's Dec. 29 accident in the French Alps. In a statement, she said: "It's very important to me that you ease the burden on the doctors and the hospital so that they can do their work in peace."